(a) to (c): Presently, there is
no proposal to scrap Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) andGrading Systemin
Central Board ofSecondaryEducation(CBSE).

The nine pointgrading systemwas
introduced by the CBSE in 2009-2010 for classes IX and X. Under thegrading system, performance of students is assessed using
conventional numerical marking mode, and the same is at a later stage converted
into the grades on the basis of the pre-determinedmarksas detailed below:-

MARKS

GRADE

GRADE POINT

91-100

A1

10.0

81-90

A2

09.0

71-80

B1

08.0

61-70

B2

07.0

51-60

C1

06.0

41-50

C2

05.0

33-40

D

04.0

21-32

E1

-

20 and below

E2

-

As per the Scheme of Studies CGPA
is the average of grade points obtained in all the subjects excluding
additional 6th subject.Therefore
the CGPA is equivalent to aggregate percentage ofmarksand an indicative equivalence of grade
point and percentage ofmarkscan be assessed by multiplying the
grade point with 9.5 to calculate indicative percentage ofmarks.

Earlier, the Board used to award
marks as well as grades in certificates of Secondary as well as Senior
Secondary classes. A committee was constituted to look into the advantages and
viability of awarding only grades in the award sheet. The committee recommended
the following advantages of awarding grades:-

# Grading minimizes
misclassification of students on the basis ofmarks.